Multiple copies of windows...

[Bob]

Hello, I have just formatted and reinstalled Windows XP
on my computer, and now whenever I start it up it says
there are two copies and asks me to choose which one I
want. First of all, I only installed one copy, but I
have had this problem before with another computer of
mine and someone told me about a way to make it so the 30
second timer reads 0 and it automatically takes you to
the first Windows XP on the list. I would be happy with
this, but I have forgotten how to do it... does anyone
know how?

Thanks

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Bob;
You did not format and reinstall, at least not the partition the
original Windows was installed.
Try it again, this time be sure you delete all appropriate partitions:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm

Or you can follow this to edit the boot.ini
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q289022
Change Timeout to 0

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;314081

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Bob" > wrote in message
...
> Hello, I have just formatted and reinstalled Windows XP
> on my computer, and now whenever I start it up it says
> there are two copies and asks me to choose which one I
> want. First of all, I only installed one copy, but I
> have had this problem before with another computer of
> mine and someone told me about a way to make it so the 30
> second timer reads 0 and it automatically takes you to
> the first Windows XP on the list. I would be happy with
> this, but I have forgotten how to do it... does anyone
> know how?
>
> Thanks